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Berrien Springs, MI

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Berrien Springs.

Population: 11,973 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Berrien Springs, MI is $309,167 — up 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $340,750 after a median 45 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$309,167

Typical home value

+7.3%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$309,167
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.4%
5-year appreciation
+30.2%
10-year appreciation
+89.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$309,167
House Price Index (state)
400.5 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$340,750
Median list price
$319,900
Median price per sqft
$181
1-year sale-price change
-7.9%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
44
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
39
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$802/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$887/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,152/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,512/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,514/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Berrien Springs Public Schools, Berrien RESA
Schools include
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy, Berrien Springs Middle School, Berrien Springs High School, Mars Elementary School, Sylvester Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, hail, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
9
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Electrovoice (8.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.5 in
Annual snowfall
63.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
212
Days with Moderate air quality
47
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,358
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,114

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Indiana Dunes National Park (32 mi)
National parks include
Indiana Dunes National Park, Pullman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Andrews University Airpark (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
South Bend International Airport (SBN) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
22
Hospitals include
NORTHWEST HEALTH-LA PORTE, SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNITY PHYSICIANS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-113 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
43.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,312
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
64.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
52,215
Average weekly wage
$1,117
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
372

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Berrien SpringsState medianUS median
Typical home value$309,167$242,800$288,527
Median sale price$340,750$265,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,312$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Berrien Springs, MI?
$309,167.
What is the median sale price in Berrien Springs, MI?
$340,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Berrien Springs, MI?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Berrien Springs, MI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,152/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Berrien Springs, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, hail, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Berrien Springs, MI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Berrien Springs, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Berrien Springs, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Berrien Springs, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Berrien Springs, MI?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Berrien Springs, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Berrien Springs, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Berrien Springs, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 96.2 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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